Following the initial phone interview conducted by the talent acquisition team, I was scheduled for a technical interview consisting of a call with two software engineers from the technical team. During this interview, they posed a series of questions pertaining to API design, microservices architecture, logging practices, and my previous professional experiences to assess my familiarity with microservices. I provided detailed responses that exceeded their expectations, leading them to perceive my expertise as more advanced than that of the interviewers. However, after a week had passed without any communication from their side, I followed up to inquire about the status of my application. I was informed that they had selected another Senior Software Engineer with a background better aligned with the company's objectives, as that candidate presented more compelling examples of relevant experience. Overall, I found the hiring process to be less than professional, and I hope they will take steps to enhance their approach in the future.